Jazmin Ross is a Legal Aid of Nebraska Paralegal in Grand Island
How are you connected to Legal Aid?
We seek to make equal justice happen. I want every client to receive the assistance they deserve in their situations and to make sure our clients know their rights.
What brought you to Legal Aid?
I came to Legal Aid of Nebraska with little bit of knowledge of what this organization did. I began my journey with Legal Aid in August 2013, within a few months, the managing attorney at the time gave me the opportunity to take on paralegal work, and now here I am almost 10 years later and I absolutely enjoy the work I do and the services Legal Aid provides to our clients.
How have you helped Legal Aid create equal justice?
With the cases we receive and that I am asked to work on, I make sure to provide the best assistance to the attorneys on the case. Whether it is setting appointments, translations/interpretations, meeting with clients, drafting documents, etc. I work hard to make sure we are serving our clients the best we can and providing them with the information necessary for them to succeed.
What difference have you seen happen because of Legal Aid?
I have seen many clients come to us with the smallest bit of hope left when they’re going through their hard times. Nothing makes me feel proud of my job then to see them smiling and being grateful for the help we provided. Getting them the outcome they deserve is very rewarding as it shows us we are making positive changes in their lives and their families lives.
Why is Legal Aid important?
Legal Aid is an important organization to the community as we help those who are in need and have nowhere else to turn to. Our staff is passionate about the work we do and making sure our clients feel seen and heard every step of the way.
